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Robert (Bob) John Abel, 81, of Medical Lake, Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, surrounded in love by his children. Bob spent his formative years in... — Updated 6/17/2020 Full story

Kathy Kay Pierce of Spokane Washington, left us on May 25, 2020, after an eight-year battle with Lupus. Kathy was born on January 23, 1950, in Spokane, during a very severe winter... — Updated 6/3/2020 Full story

Earl Randall Mustard, 90, of Coulee Dam, Washington, passed away Sunday morning, May 10, 2020, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Earl was born in Tonasket, Washington on Tuesday, July... — Updated 5/27/2020 Full story

Jerami Scott Paquette was born on March 8, 1985. He passed away on May 3, 2020. Jerami was an individual that was interested in every person's story. He had many trials himself and... — Updated 5/27/2020 Full story

Mary Jo Carey, 79, former mayor of Elmer City, Washington, passed away Saturday morning, May 9th, 2020, at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington following a brief illness. Mar... — Updated 5/27/2020 Full story

Cynthia Diane Canchola-White passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, after her battle with cancer. She was born October 3, 1958, to Abel Canchola Sr. and Naomi Avila. She traveled... — Updated 5/27/2020 Full story

Lorna Jayne "Dudley" Thompson of Grand Coulee Washington passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, in Spokane Washington from heart complications after several years of health conditions.... — Updated 5/13/2020 Full story

James Howard Gallaher, 82, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away on April 20, 2020, at Grand Coulee, Washington. Jim was born to Bud and Juanita Gallaher on December 15, 1937, at... — Updated 5/6/2020 Full story

Virgil "Roy" Moon, 79, passed away Friday evening, April 10, 2020, in East Wenatchee, Washington, with his family by his side.  Roy entered this world on Friday, June 14, 1940, in... — Updated 4/29/2020 Full story

On Thursday April 2, 2020, the sun rose above the Nespelem Valley as Thomas Moses Wolf Head (Wilson) La-pit-he-sham-tusesh (Two Moons) started his journey to be with his ancestors.... — Updated 4/22/2020 Full story

Joseph (Joe) Martin Mitchell's journey of life ended Saturday April 4, 2020 at home in Phoenix Arizona. Joe was born on December 9, 1935 in Denver, Colorado to Martin H. Mitchell... — Updated 4/15/2020 Full story

Michael Gene Williams, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Spokane Valley, Washington. He was born on October 21, 1952, to Kenneth and Maxine Williams. With his parents... — Updated 4/15/2020 Full story

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, Tom joined his dearly departed wife in the eternal afterlife. He spent his last days in the home of his oldest son with both his boys and their families... — Updated 4/15/2020 Full story

James Edmond Jackson Sr., 72, passed away Thursday evening, March 26, 2020, at his Coulee Dam, Washington home, surrounded by his loving family. James, known by many as "Indian... — Updated 4/1/2020 Full story

Carleen Marie Anderson, 72, a proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, passed away in her Elmer City, Washington home Friday morning, March 20, 2020. Born Thursday, July... — Updated 4/1/2020 Full story

Katherine was born in Pullman, Washington, December 11, 1963, to Albert and Arlene Lewis residing in Palouse. Her family is saddened to announce her passing Friday, March 6, 2020, w... — Updated 3/25/2020 Full story

Don McClure was born in Spokane on February 15, 1928, to Robert R. McClure and Meryle A. (Jones) McClure.  He lived his entire life on the Nespelem ranch that began when his... — Updated 3/25/2020 Full story

Isaac Leo Palmer, 52, of Coulee Dam, Washington, passed away Thursday evening, March 4th, 2020, in Wilbur, Washington. Born August 3, 1967, in Omak, Washington, to Dorland and... — Updated 3/18/2020 Full story

There will be a Celebration of Life for Paul Allison at the Grand Coulee Community Church, 405 Center St. Grand Coulee on Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m. All are welcome! Paul passed... — Updated 3/12/2020 Full story

Lura Anne Sanderson Hartman left this world to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Anne was born September 9, 1929, in Hollywood, California, to Marjorie Vere (Freeburger)... — Updated 3/11/2020 Full story

Matilda Munson, 64, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 29, 2020, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes,... — Updated 3/11/2020 Full story

Tyler Charles Hartbarger was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on October 9, 1994, to proud parents, Ed and Jennifer Hartbarger and passed away at home on Monday, March 2, 2020. As a little... — Updated 3/11/2020 Full story

Tracy Lee Thiel, 65, peacefully passed away in his Grand Coulee, Washington home Monday, January 27, 2020. A Celebration of Tracy's life will take place at 1 p.m., Saturday, March... — Updated 3/11/2020 Full story

Paul Elmer Allinson, 84, was born November 5, 1935, in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, to the home of Ralph and Mildred Allinson, and passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, in Bonney L... — Updated 2/26/2020 Full story